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Kaplow Family History

Kaplow Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): shortened form of Kaplowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaplow family from?

You can see how Kaplow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kaplow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kaplow families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaplow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kaplow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaplow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaplow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaplow. 27% of Kaplow men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kaplow women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaplow were Painter and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Kaplow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Kaplow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 242 immigration records available for the last name Kaplow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Kaplow. For the veterans among your Kaplow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kaplow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kaplow in 1957 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaplow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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